Associations to the word «Skiffle»

Wiktionary

SKIFFLE, noun. A type of folk music, with jazz and blues influences, using homemade or improvised instruments.

Dictionary definition

SKIFFLE, noun. A style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments.

Wise words

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